Ensuring that children get enough calcium can be easier by incorporating a variety of these non-dairy sources into their diet. Here are some tips:
Include a serving of leafy greens in at least one meal per day. Use calcium-fortified plant-based milks in smoothies, cereals, and cooking. Offer snacks like almonds, chia seed pudding, or hummus with vegetables. Add tofu to stir-fries, soups, or salads. Incorporate beans and lentils into soups, stews, and salads. Serve canned salmon or sardines in sandwiches, salads, or pasta dishes. Offer fruits like oranges and dried apricots as snacks.
